Pathophysiology Exam 1 Study Guide Exam Question And Answers 2024

Osteoclasts {Ans: responsible for bone resorption (breaking down of bone)}Nephrotic Syndrome 4 components {Ans: · Proteinuria · Hypoalbuminemia · Generalized edema · Hyperlipidemia}HYPOTHYROIDISM signs and symptoms {Ans: Decreased metabolic rate characterized by a decrease in thyroid hormones T3 & T4 o Signs & Symptoms: o Weight gain o Cold intolerance & cool skin o Thinning hair & loss of lateral portion of eyebrows ("Queen Anne sign") o Elevated diastolic blood pressure, bradycardia, congestive heart failure o Delayed relaxation of deep tendon reflexes (Woltman sign), carpal tunnel syndrome o Apathy, facial edema, depression o Menorrhagia, galactorrhea o Constipation}Symptoms of Asthma {Ans: classic triad = persistent wheezing, chronic episodic dyspnea & chronic non-productive cough; symptoms are typically worse at night due to drop in cortisol secretion leading to dark rings under eyes & dark transverse crease on nose}Renal absorbtion/secretion (where?): {Ans: Absorption: Molecules are being returned back to the bloodstream. Tubular Reabsorption: Reabsorption and recovery occurs in the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting ducts. o Water reabsorption & excretion= tightly regulated by antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone and indirectly by renin -Most water recovered in proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, and